The Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center Makes Use of Ice-Age Architecture

The Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center in Iceland's Vatnajokull National Park is a monumental piece of eco-architecture that evokes the look, feel and majesty of a glacier.

Set in Europe's largest natural park, the Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center includes exhibition and meeting areas, administration offices, a cafe, a shop and a library. Chief among its accomplishments, however, is the way it blends into the rugged yet beautiful landscape of the park without appearing ostentatious or distracting. Designed by ARKÃS Architects, the building is an unequivocally awe-inspiring design accomplishment.